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BF55 WBP

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,143 mi
Last recorded202,143 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 202,143 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

Nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

Offside and nearside front sills damaged

Offside and nearsidefront sills damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2015 202,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

Offside and nearsidefront sills damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2015 187,488 miles

Offside and nearside front sills corroded and weak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 187,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside and nearside front sills corroded and weak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 174,553 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 163,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 156,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 142,304 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre running off on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine/underside covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of grease on nearside outer cv boot but no visible split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,066 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,989 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,234 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 45,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,214 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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BF55 WBP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 WBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF55 WBP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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